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Pam Thomas is an editor in Sesame Workshop’s Book Publishing department and the author of several cookbooks.

Cooking with kids is not only an excellent way to find delectable “quality time” with the family, it’s a perfect tactic for sneaking in teachable moments, all while mixing up a batch of good-for-you muffins! How about math: How many cookies make a dozen? Or science: Why does butter melt when it’s put over heat? How does a cake rise when it’s put in an oven? Literacy: What foods begin with the letter “C”? And even a bit of etiquette: Let’s set a pretty table for supper! Or, let’s take a plate of cookies to the nice lady who lives next door!

And then, of course, there’s the whole issue of good health as it relates to food. Research has shown that Sesame Street’s furry, friendly, familiar characters can have a powerful influence over young children, guiding them to develop positive eating habits and to delight in exercise—strong ingredients for lifelong health. Sesame Street’s ongoing initiative, “Healthy Habits for Life,” proves that young children are more interested in healthy foods and good eating practices when these subjects are reinforced in fun, creative, colorful, and active ways. That’s what Sesame Street cookbooks have strived to achieve. Read More